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Closed Captioning Guidelines and Rules: We’ve Got You Covered

From the history of closed captions to best practices when captioning your content, Rev’s closed captioning guidelines have you covered.

Jake Gibbs
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August 13, 2024
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Rev Spotlight

Trint vs. Rev: Which Offers More Precision and Boosts Productivity?

Comparing Rev and Trint? See how these transcription services differ in accuracy, turnaround, pricing, and features, as well as which one fits your needs best.

Sarah Hollenbeck
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August 11, 2024
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9 Best Note-Taking Apps to Make Your Life Easier

Taking notes is an intensely specific and important process, and Rev is here to help you choose the best note-taking app to make life easier.

Jake Gibbs
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August 8, 2024
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Rev Spotlight

Rev vs. Otter: Which is Better for Your Productivity Needs?

Learn everything you need to know about Rev vs. Otter—including which service is right for you and your productivity needs.

Jake Gibbs
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August 8, 2024

Open vs. Closed Captions: What's the Difference? Why Does It Matter?

Understand open captions vs. closed captions, how each supports accessibility, and which option works best for your video content.

March 4, 2026

How to Record Audio on an iPhone in Three Different Ways

Master iPhone audio recording with our complete guide. Learn to use Voice Memos, Rev's recorder app, and online tools—plus how to get your audio transcribed.

December 18, 2025

Transcript to Trial: Leveraging Deposition Technology

Discover how firms are saving 12 hours per week and per attorney by switching to deposition technology with this whitepaper from Rev. Click to download.

November 20, 2025

Building a Speech Recognition System vs. Buying or Using an API

Pros and cons of building your own speech recognition engine or system vs using a pre built service or API that converts speech to text

November 5, 2025
Admiral McRaven "Make Your Bed" Commencement Speech Transcript

Admiral McRaven "Make Your Bed" Commencement Speech Transcript

Admiral William H. McRaven gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas often referred to as the “Make Your Bed” speech.

April 11, 2020
Bill Gates TED Talk Transcript from 2015: Warns of Pandemics, Epidemics

Bill Gates TED Talk Transcript from 2015: Warns of Pandemics, Epidemics

In a TED Talk from 2015, Bill Gates warned that the world is not prepared for an epidemic, pandemic, or outbreak. This feels all too relevant with the 2020 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read the full transcript of his TED Talk here.

April 11, 2020
Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Press Conference Transcript April 10

Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Press Conference Transcript April 10

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their April 10 briefing on COVID-19. Trump said he would not open the country “until we know this country is going to be healthy.” [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/g03mdSH4mRaurEYCza2C32mLlx1IazfFqXvGSxnhWtgDGLO4Lnd4cYwJXNmQDIqwqzHVBsem7YeTEj52HCjHEUxDC8A?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=3037.25] Some people found a quote from Surgeon General Jerome Adams offensive, where he said for communities of color to avoid drugs & alcohol, call friends and family, and to “Do it for your abuela, do it for your grandaddy, do it for your big mama, do it for your pop pop.” [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/g03mdSH4mRaurEYCza2C32mLlx1IazfFqXvGSxnhWtgDGLO4Lnd4cYwJXNmQDIqwqzHVBsem7YeTEj52HCjHEUxDC8A?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=1924.04] Read the full transcript here.

April 10, 2020
Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Briefing April 9

Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Briefing April 9

President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their COVID-19 press conference today, April 9. Trump said the US doesn’t need a nationwide massive testing system to reopen the country [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/E-nRqdMkNdYn_J5zZTadtKBtDpKwsxZwg9tYtijDvEzemF6DrSIbAyPwHm3OFPJQrZDhTmey4t9ABoCz0x_HRaI_kJk?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=718.56] but it would be “nice to have.” Read the full briefing transcript here.

April 9, 2020
Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Briefing: 4/8

Donald Trump Coronavirus Task Force Briefing: 4/8

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their April 8 press conference. The health experts showed cautious optimism that the spread is slowing. On a funny note, Trump was asked whether he would pardon Joe Exotic from the famous Tiger King series on Netflix. Read the full press briefing transcript here.

April 8, 2020
Transcript: Donald Trump Holds Meeting on Small Business Relief

Transcript: Donald Trump Holds Meeting on Small Business Relief

Donald Trump held a meeting with Steve Mnuchin, Ivanka Trump, and several CEO’s on small business coronavirus relief. Read the full transcript of the meeting here.

April 7, 2020

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